COVID-19 Health & Safety Update
After discussions among our Chicago TARDIS Staff and the evolving landscape of events in 2021, we will be requiring vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of our convention to attend Chicago TARDIS 2021.
What does this mean?
When you pick up your badge at Chicago TARDIS, you will be asked to provide one of two things that correspond to your valid photo ID:
Proof of a CDC or WHO approved vaccination regimen (physical vax card, a photo of your card, or record of your vaccination) completed at least two weeks prior to the date you are attending our event
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test conducted by a healthcare professional within 72 hours of attending our event
(At this time, we will not be accepting over-the-counter test results. The window of time we are requiring for a negative test may change prior to our event.)
If you are picking up a badge for someone else in addition to yourself, you will need proof of their vaccination or negative test in addition to a copy or photo of their valid photo ID. We encourage all individuals to pick up their own badges to expedite this process.
Illinois residents can use this website to look up their record of vaccination. (Note: This tool may not be currently complete in its records, but we are providing it as a resource regardless.)
This site lists all of the current State of Illinois locations where you can receive a vaccine.
You can use this website to find COVID-19 testing locations throughout the State of Illinois. (Most county and state sites offer free testing and can be found after you filter locations.)
At this time, we are also requiring masks on-site in all of our event spaces. Masks can be removed briefly to eat or drink.
In addition, the Westin Chicago Lombard has increased cleaning procedures in their event spaces. Hand sanitizing stations will be located around the general hotel space and will be located in all function rooms during our event.
Additional safety procedures may be implemented or changes may be made as we get closer to our event. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about our current safety procedures.
We look forward to having you all with us for a safe and fun Chicago TARDIS 2021!